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18 “Do not call to mind the former things; pay no attention to the things of old. 19 Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you⁺ not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert. 20 The beasts of the field will honor Me, the jackals (serpents) and the ostriches \and daughters of an ostrich/, because I provide water in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My chosen people. 21 The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise. 22 But you have not called on Me, O Jacob (he grasps the heel), because you have grown weary of Me, O Israel (he wrestles with God). 23 You have not brought Me sheep for burnt offerings, nor honored Me with your sacrifices. I have not burdened you with offerings, nor wearied you with frankincense. 24 You have not bought Me sweet cane with your silver, nor satisfied Me with the fat of your sacrifices. But you have burdened Me with your sins; you have wearied Me with your iniquities. 25 I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more. 26 Remind Me, let us argue the matter together. State your case, so that you may be vindicated. 27 Your first father sinned, and your spokesmen rebelled against Me. 28 So I will disgrace the princes of your sanctuary, and I will devote Jacob (he grasps the heel) to destruction {cherem} and Israel (he wrestles with God) to reproach.” Isaiah 43:18-28, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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